• Tue, January 14, 2025

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Delhi Election 2025 Live: Kejriwal accuses BJP and Congress of secret alliance ahead of state polls

Live: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal asserted on Tuesday that the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections would reveal the "collusion" between the Congress and the BJP. Kejriwal remarked that a single comment he made about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi elicited a reaction,

by: Reuters

Mexican president might avoid Trump's 'day one' tariffs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global trade by threatening 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, effectively ripping up a regional trade agreement, if the two countries didn't do more to curb migration and the flow of drugs.

by: PBS

What the California wildfire destruction means for homeowners and insurance

One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience to manage more than three million employees.

by: Couriermail

All the high-profile Aussies attending Donald Trump inauguration - as he's praised by Gina Rinehart

Gina Rinehart has called for Australia to "learn from" Donald Trump's policies as she prepares to join a contingent of high-profile Aussies at his presidential inauguration next week.

by: justthenews

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration next week: Report

The three CEOs have all donated at least $1 million to the Trump-Vance inaugural committee, and Musk is considered a close Trump ally.

by: Yahoo

Could Elon Musk really influence US China policy? Chinese academics have doubts

Elon Musk appears to have some sway over US president-elect Donald Trump, but top Chinese scholars are doubtful about how much influence the tech billionaire will have on the incoming administration's China policy.

by: MSN

Vancouver could face double byelection with 2nd councillor possibly stepping down

Global News has learned that not one, but two byelections are in the wind, with long-serving Councillor Adriane Carr set to announce her resignation.

by: MSN

Senate Banking Republicans eye changes to key insurance program after fires

Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee are in the early stages of crafting legislation that could include changes to the National Flood Insurance Program and help victims of other natural disasters.

by: MSN

Massachusetts attorney general plans strategy change for Trump administration

"We may have to become more reactive and less proactive," Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said about the next four years under a Trump presidency.

by: MSN

Gov. Kemp says tort reform is his top legislative priority

Eggs and Issues breakfast, bringing together members of the Georgia Chamber of commerce and state lawmakers, Gov. Brian Kemp made no mistake about his most important legislative issue in the newly minted General Assembly session.

by: MSN

UK Minister Tulip Siddiq, Facing Corruption Probe In Bangladesh, Resigns 'To Avoid Distraction For Govt'

Tulip Siddiq served as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister and was responsible for addressing corruption within the UK's financial markets. Confirming her resignation on X, Siddiq stated that continuing in her role would be "a distraction" for the government,

by: MSN

Labor and RTBU continue to lock horns on pay concerns

New South Wales Shadow Industrial Relations Minister Damien Tudehope has discussed the ongoing dispute between the state Labor government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.

by: MSN

Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what happened to Australian POW

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday his government will take the "strongest action possible" if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine.

by: MSN

Latest Canadian leader to fire back at Trump over tariffs says 'there'll be a price to pay'

by: MSN

Flint mayor names two ambassadors to fill in for missing 3rd Ward council member

FLINT, MI — 3rd Ward residents haven't had representation on the Flint City Council for more than three months but Mayor Sheldon Neeley says two new ambassadors will bring their concerns directly to City Hall.

by: MSN

Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth Hearing

Bloomberg's Natalia Drozdiak weighs in on the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's Defense nominee, and discusses the key takeaways from the hearing including Senator Joni Ernst's questions and grilling by Democratic Senators.

by: MSN

South Korea's Impeached President Is Arrested Over Martial-Law Move

The development, which followed a failed arrest attempt earlier in January, deepens the fallout from his short-lived declaration of martial law last month.

by: MSN

'Spare us the lecture': Senators clash over 'absurd' refusal to delay nominee's hearing

A Democratic senator slammed his Republican colleague on Tuesday night, who vowed to plow ahead with a key nominee's hearing despite lawmakers bemoaning they didn't have enough time to review "critical information.

by: MSN

Sen. Kaine invokes Hegseth's young daughter in tense confirmation hearing exchange

SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth and Sen. Kaine went back and forth for several minutes over Hegseth's marital history

by: MSN

Maryland's own Freedom Caucus launches as debate over government spending intensifies

As the budget battle just begins to heat up in Annapolis, the frigid temperatures outside didn't stop a group of Republican delegates from announcing the launch

by: MSN

Madigan's defense team works to distance ex-Speaker from government's star witness

Another grueling day on the stand for Michael Madigan, as the former Speaker of the Illinois House withstood close to six hours of cross-examination. WGN's Julian Crews reports.

by: MSN

How Trump, allies reacted to Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies are reacting favorably to Pete Hegseth's performance during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense Cabinet role. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

by: MSN

Graham: Hegseth's path to confirmation is assured

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who last month called allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct against Pete Hegseth "very disturbing," on Tuesday said that President-elect Trump's nominee to head the Pentagon now appears "assured" of winning Senate confirmation.

by: MSN

Trump Transportation Dept nominee says he will work to restore global confidence in Boeing

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Transportation Department will tell a Senate committee on Wednesday he aims to ensure worldwide trust in U.S. planemaker Boeing after a 2024 mid-air emergency.

by: MSN

Schools racing to protect mixed-status and undocumented students from deportation under Trump

Schools racing to protect mixed-status and undocumented students from deportation under Trump - Nearly 750,000 school-aged children are in U.S. illegally, according to estimates

by: MSN

West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first day in office

West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first day in office - Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virgin

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth vows to foster a 'warrior culture' at the Pentagon and be a change agent for Trump

Pete Hegseth vows to bring "warrior culture'" to the military if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick. The former combat veteran and TV news show host faces senators who determine whether he is fit to lead the U.

by: MSN

Hegseth Confronted at Hearing With Trump Law Endorsing Women in Military

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, faced criticism for his past comments about women in combat.

by: MSN

Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after a deal is reached

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by: MSN

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are expected to attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, two sources told CBS News. According to Forbes, they are the three richest people in the world,

by: MSN

Denmark Opens Back Channel to Trump to Discuss Greenland

The U.S. ally is signaling its willingness to negotiate military and economic matters related to the island but not to sell it.

by: MSN

US bans imports from more companies over forced Uyghur labor allegations

The Department of Homeland Security decided to ban imports from 37 entities in China on Tuesday citing a larger effort to outlaw exploitation under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). "In adding 37 companies to the UFLPA Entities List and bringing the total to nearly 150,

by: MSN

ACLU outlines how it will fight Trump's expected mass deportations

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says it will challenge state laws that make it easier for President-elect Trump to adopt his mass deportation plan and urge other states to put up legal roadblocks to slow mass raids.

by: MSN

MAGA billionaires: Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg rewarded with prime seats at Trump's inauguration

With a combined net worth just shy of $1 trillion, the titans of Big Tech will all attend Trump's inauguration

by: MSN

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his "unconventional" resume.

by: MSN

Tuberville on Hegseth hearing: 'He's awesome'

Defense Secretary-nominee Pete Hegseth 'had an answer for every' adversarial question, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., tells reporters.

by: MSN

Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration together

Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration together - All three have been trying to get into Trump's good books within the past year, with Musk donating hundreds of millions of dollars

by: MSN

'Ignorant': Trump gets schooled as he proposes new agency to collect tariffs

Donald Trump called for the creation of a new federal agency dedicated to collecting the tariffs he's threatening to impose on U.S. trading partners — but he was quickly taught there's already a government entity that does that.

by: MSN

4 takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

Awkward exchanges about defense secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth's past were plentiful as Democrats went after the first embattled Trump pick to face a confirmation hearing.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing: Watch live as Trump's defense secretary nominee faces Senate

Watch President-elect Donald Donald Trump's nominee to head the department of defense, Pete Hegseth is set to face the Senate Tuesday in a confirmation hearing. Watch the Tennessee resident respond here.
  • Wed, January 15, 2025

by: NDTV

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg To Attend Trump Inauguration: Report

Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump's inauguration next week, NBC news reported, further highlighting the tech moguls' efforts to develop closer ties with the incoming president.

by: WKOW

Is gun violence reform coming to Wisconsin? These elected leaders are trying

Madison's elected leaders led the way Tuesday in renewed calls and some actionable steps towards reducing gun violence in Wisconsin, in-part as a response to the shooting at Abundant Life

by: BBC

Labour and Tories divided over city devolution bid

Opposition councillors have accused a ruling Labour group of putting politics ahead of the needs of residents in its devolution bid. Milton Keynes City Council has teamed up with neighbouring Bedford, Luton and Central Bedfordshire to enter an expression of interest to the government to form a mayoral strategic authority.

by: MSN

King Willem-Alexander visit: Dutch foreign ministry receives multiple opposition emails from Kenyans

According to a Dutch news outlet, Nerthelands sees the royal visit to Nairobi as an opportunity to discuss difficult topics such as alleged human rights violations.

by: MSN

Ukraine agrees on joint control of borders with the EU - Prime Minister

Ukraine plans to introduce joint customs and border control with EU countries. Poland may become the first country to sign the agreement, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reports. "We continue negotiations on joint customs and border control at the EU border.

by: MSN

A Donald Trump lookalike is making waves in far away Pakistan; here's how he looks and what he does for a living

In Pakistan's Punjab province, a food vendor named Saleem Bagga is gaining popularity for his resemblance to Donald Trump.

by: MSN

State lawmaker from Memphis files bill to recall school board members

The proposed bill requires a local government like the Shelby County Commission or Memphis City Council to adopt the recall rules by a two-thirds vote.

by: MSN

Breaking down the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

After months of negotiating, Israel and Hamas are closer than ever at reaching a ceasefire deal. The National breaks down how the ceasefire could unfold.

Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing: Watch live as Trump's defense secretary nominee faces Senate

Watch President-elect Donald Donald Trump's nominee to head the department of defense, Pete Hegseth is set to face the Senate Tuesday in a confirmation hearing. Watch the Tennessee resident respond here.
The article discusses the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth, who was nominated by former President Donald Trump to serve as the Secretary of Defense. During the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Hegseth, a former Army officer and Fox News contributor, faced questions regarding his qualifications, his views on military policy, and his potential conflicts of interest due to his media role. Senators scrutinized his lack of high-level Pentagon experience, his stance on various defense issues, and his ability to separate his media persona from his potential role in the Department of Defense. The hearing highlighted concerns about his past statements on military matters, his understanding of complex defense strategies, and how he would manage the transition from a commentator to a key decision-maker in national security.

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